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Christmas….Christmas….

Before Christmas sBefore Christmas streets are lit by coloured treets are lit by coloured lamps; shops are full of people buying lamps; shops are full of people buying presents for family and friends.presents for family and friends.

Piotrkowska Street in LodzPiotrkowska Street in Lodz

On Christmas Eve, 24 December we have On Christmas Eve, 24 December we have Christmas supper. Traditionally there should be Christmas supper. Traditionally there should be twelve dishes and they must all be tasted. The twelve dishes and they must all be tasted. The most popular dishes are red borch, pies or sour most popular dishes are red borch, pies or sour cabbage with mushrooms, fish (always carp) and cabbage with mushrooms, fish (always carp) and poppy-seed cake.poppy-seed cake.

We always decorate our tables for dinner We always decorate our tables for dinner and Christmas tree!! And we sing carols!and Christmas tree!! And we sing carols!

The first day and second of Christmas, The first day and second of Christmas, 25 and 26 December are usually spent 25 and 26 December are usually spent at home with family. Work is forbidden!at home with family. Work is forbidden!

After Christmas it’s time for New After Christmas it’s time for New Year’s Eve!Year’s Eve!

We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!and Happy New Year!